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Sept. 29 is National Coffee Day! If you love coffee, Bay County is the place to celebrate. Check out some delicious coffee shops in Bay County, learn about shops that are coming soon, and find out more about what national chains are doing on National Coffee Day.
What are the national chains doing to celebrate National Coffee Day?
This story details what Dunkin’, Starbucks and the other big players have in store on Sept. 29.
Isn’t there a Panama City coffee shop that recently announced expansion plans?
Yes, the Panama City Coffee Co. The details are in this story.
And one in PCB, as well?
Yes, Paradise Nutrition.
Also, PJ’s Coffee, already established in Panama City Beach, announced that it is looking to grow its Bay County footprint.
Earlier this year, didn’t another national coffee chain establish a presence in Panama City?
Yes, 7 Brew. But don’t call it just a coffee shop.
What are some other places to grab coffee in Bay County?
Panama City and Panama City Beach residents and visitors have a variety of options if they want to grab a cup of coffee.
Here’s a look at some top coffee shops with outdoor seating:
The Drip Coffee Co.
2440 St. Andrews Blvd., Panama City. 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The Drip Coffee Co. offers a relaxing and comfortable experience. The Drip also offers a playground for kids and an outdoor patio.
The Pour
12902 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Closed on Sundays. The Pour offers a great collection of coffee and snacks to grab on the way to work. They offer takeout and dine-in services and there is outdoor seating. The Pour was featured on Yelp’s “Top 100 Florida Restaurants” list for 2023. More at thepourpcb.com.
The Press
310 Harrison Ave., Panama City. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. The Press can be a great place to sit outside, relax and grab a cup of coffee. The Press offers work stations, power hubs and comfortable areas to work, study and conduct meetings. More at thepressdowntown.com
Panama City Coffee Co.
6104 Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Panama City Coffee Co. serves a wide variety of coffee and also sells merchandise such as T-shirts, coffee mugs and tank tops. Outdoor seating available. A downtown location is coming soon! (More on that here.) For more details, visit panamacitycoffee.com
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Jim Ross contributed